Marlene Daudén

Margarita Llorente Daudén (born November 9, 1937) known professionally as Marlene Daudén, is a Filipino actress. Known for her performances in drama, particularly with themes of infidelity triangle, she was one of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and one of the leading dramatic actresses of the period. She has appeared in 75 motion pictures throughout her career spanning nearly two decades. Her accolades include five FAMAS Awards and a Manila Film Festival Award.

Life and career Early life and background Born to a Spanish-Irish father and a Spanish-Filipino mother, Dauden grew up in a Spanish-speaking household. In 1956, she finished as a finalist in the competition Goldwin Girl of the Philippines.

1957-1971: Breakthrough and stardom In 1957, Dauden, who just graduated from high school at St. Scholastica's College, was discovered by film producer Jose Roxas Perez and was then launched in the romantic drama Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak. A stranger to the Filipino language, Dauden had to learn how to speak the language and ask assistance from her co-stars early in her career as she only spoke English at school and Spanish at home. Later that year, she was cast in a secondary role in Gabi at Araw. The following year, Dauden appeared in ten film productions. Among them, she received two nominations for the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Talipandas and Anino ng Bathala, winning one for the latter. In 1959, she appeared in five productions under Sampaguita Pictures. Dauden starred as the titular role in the live adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Rosa Rossini. She received her second FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the action drama Kamandag.

In 1967, Dauden was named Miss Philippine Movies. On a research conducted by SunStar writer Mila Espina, she named her one of the most beautiful faces in the Philippines, based on survey results.

Dauden is often regarded by numerous critics as one of the greatest Filipino actresses in Philippine cinema. She was the first Filipino actress to achieve five competitive FAMAS Awards. John Ryann Gallego of the SunStar described her, including Carmen Rosales and Lolita Rodriguez, as a "natural and versatile" actress. Dauden, together with frequent collaborators Lolita Rodriguez and Eddie Rodriguez, are credited for popularizing the love triangle drama in Philippine cinema, following the reception of the romantic drama Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang. Writing for Manila Bulletin, Jojo Panaligan described the trio as "the precursor of today’s infidelity triangles."

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